Lucas Digne facts for kids
Digne with France in 2026
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| Full name | Lucas Digne | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 July 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2002 | Mareuil-sur-Ourcq | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2005 | Crépy-en-Valois | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2010 | Lille | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Lille B | 35 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Lille | 49 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | → Roma (loan) | 33 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Barcelona | 29 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2022 | Everton | 113 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Aston Villa | 140 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | France U16 | 15 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | France U17 | 15 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | France U18 | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | France U19 | 12 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | France U20 | 12 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | France U21 | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014– | France | 62 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:25, 15 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 July 2026 |
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Lucas Digne (born on 20 July 1993) is a French professional footballer. He plays as a left-back for the English club Aston Villa and the France national team.
Lucas started his career at Lille in France. He then moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2013. After a loan spell at Roma, he joined Barcelona in 2016. Even though he didn't always play, he won many trophies with these big clubs. In 2018, he moved to Everton, playing over 100 games. He then joined Aston Villa in 2022.
Lucas also played for the France under-20 team, winning the 2013 World Cup. He made his debut for the senior French team in 2014. He has represented France in major tournaments like the 2014 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2016, UEFA Euro 2020, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Lucas Digne's Club Journey
Starting at Lille
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Lucas Digne was born in Meaux, France. He grew up playing football at the Lille academy. In 2010, he signed his first professional contract with the club.
For the 2011–12 season, Lucas joined the main team. He made his first professional appearance in October 2011 in a cup game. In January 2012, he signed a longer contract. He played his first Ligue 1 game later that month.
During the 2012–13 season, Lucas became a regular player. He scored his first goal for Lille from a penalty in April 2013. He scored another goal two weeks later.
Moving to Paris Saint-Germain
On 17 July 2013, Lucas joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He signed a five-year deal. He made his debut in September 2013. PSG won both the league and the league cup that season. Lucas was a backup player to the experienced Maxwell.
In the 2014 Trophée des Champions, Lucas played the full game as PSG won. PSG won all four domestic trophies in the 2014–15 season. Lucas was part of the squad that achieved this success.
Loan Spell at Roma
In August 2015, Lucas moved to the Italian club Roma on a one-year loan. He made his debut a few days later in a win against Juventus.
Lucas scored his first goal for Roma in September with a header. He scored again in February and April 2016. Roma finished third in Serie A. Lucas enjoyed his time there and hoped to stay.
Playing for Barcelona
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Lucas joined the famous Spanish club Barcelona in July 2016. He signed a five-year contract. He made his first appearance for Barcelona in August 2016.
He played 26 games in his first season. He scored one goal in a cup match in December 2016. Barcelona won the Copa del Rey that season.
In the 2017–18 season, Lucas played 20 times. Barcelona won both the league and the cup. He scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League group stage in October 2017.
Time at Everton
Lucas joined the English club Everton in August 2018. He signed a five-year deal. He made his debut ten days later. In his first start, he assisted a goal.
By October, Lucas became Everton's main left back. He scored his first goal for the club in December with a free kick. Later that month, he scored twice in one game. At the end of his first season, Everton fans voted him as the Club's Player of the Season.
In October 2020, Lucas received a red card in a game against Southampton. The ban was later reduced to one match. In January 2022, Lucas decided he wanted to leave Everton after a disagreement with the manager.
Joining Aston Villa
On 13 January 2022, Aston Villa signed Lucas Digne from Everton. He signed a contract until 2026. He made his debut two days later.
On 23 August 2022, Lucas scored his first goal for Aston Villa in a cup victory. In September 2022, Lucas got an ankle injury while playing for France. He returned to play in October. On 6 November, he scored his first league goal for Aston Villa.
Lucas helped Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa Conference League in August 2023. He assisted three goals in one match. He also scored a goal in the group stage of the competition. On 2 March 2024, Lucas scored a late winning goal in a league match against Luton Town.
On 7 August 2025, Lucas signed a new contract with Aston Villa until 2028. He agreed to a lower wage to help his club stay strong financially.
International Career for France
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Lucas played for various French youth teams, including the U16, U17, and U18 levels. He was a key player for the France U20 team that won the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.
At 20 years old, Lucas was called up to the senior team in February 2014. He made his debut in a friendly match against the Netherlands in March 2014.
In June 2014, he was selected for the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad in Brazil. He played one game in the group stage. Lucas was also part of the French squad that reached the final of UEFA Euro 2016 at home.
He was chosen for UEFA Euro 2020. During a group game, he came on as a substitute but then had to leave due to a thigh injury. This caused some challenges for the team.
Lucas was named in the French squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 14 May 2026.
Personal Life
On 27 December 2014, Lucas Digne married his girlfriend, Tiziri. They met when they were in school. They now have a son and a daughter.
In August 2017, Lucas was in Barcelona during a difficult event. He bravely helped people who were hurt, showing his caring nature.
Honours
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2013–14, 2014–15
- Coupe de France: 2014–15
- Coupe de la Ligue: 2013–14, 2014–15
- Trophée des Champions: 2013, 2014, 2015
Barcelona
- La Liga: 2017–18
- Copa del Rey: 2016–17, 2017–18
- Supercopa de España: 2016
Aston Villa
- UEFA Europa League: 2025–26
France U20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2013
France
- UEFA Nations League: 2020–21; third place 2024–25
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2016
Individual
- Everton Players' Player of the Season: 2018–19 (shared with Idrissa Gueye)
See also
In Spanish: Lucas Digne para niños
